Buffalo, NY (WBEN) Mayor Byron Brown has ordered a six-month moratorium on the opening of new stores that sell electronic cigarettes, This comes after the Common Council unanimously approved a resolution for that moratiorium.
“This is a matter of safety and public health,” said Mayor Byron Brown. “There remain too many unknown factors connected to vaping. This moratorium gives us time to learn more about the health impacts of these product on residents. I thank Delaware District Council Member Joel Feroleto for his concern on this matter and I will continue to work with my partners in government on this important public health issue.”
“Health is definitely the main concern with vaping and we need to learn more from medical experts on the safety of these products,” said Delaware District Council Member Joel Feroleto. “Residents need to know and understand the risks and potential harm associated with these substances.”
The council's resolution called on the law department to draw up a bill for lawmakers to vote on in two weeks.